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Kyndryl Australia vs Managed Services Australia: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Kyndryl Australia vs Managed Services Australia

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Kyndryl Australia Managed Services Australia
Overall Score2.8β€”
TypeInfrastructure Spin-offMelbourne MSP / Cybersecurity
Employees1000-2000Not publicly disclosed
Founded2021Not publicly disclosed
HeadquartersSydney, NSW (Global HQ: New York, NY)Melbourne, VIC
Revenue$15.1B (global, FY2025)Private
Salary Range$75,000 - $140,000Not publicly disclosed
SpecialtiesManaged Infrastructure, Cloud, Mainframe, Enterprise MigrationManaged IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Microsoft 365, Network Management, Telecommunications
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, AWS Partner, SAP Partnerβ€”
Green FlagsFresh start Ò€” not burdened by IBM's bureaucracy
Focus on infrastructure services
Some teams have genuine technical depth		Cybersecurity-first positioning
24/7 system protection advertised
Public Google review evidence available
Red FlagsSpun off from IBM Ò€” still finding its identity
Inherited IBM's legacy contracts and problems
Below-market salaries
High offshore ratio
Uncertain strategic direction		The displayed rating is a public client review signal, not an employee rating or editorial score
Worker ProsFresh start Ò€” can build culture from scratch
Infrastructure focus is clear
Some technical teams are excellent		β€”
Worker ConsInherited IBM's problems
Below-market salaries
Uncertain strategic direction
High offshore ratio		β€”

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Infrastructure Spin-off and Melbourne MSP / Cybersecurity have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β€” whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.

Use the side-by-side comparison tool for a deeper look, or check out individual profiles for detailed employee reviews.

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